Goose River near Portland water level
River gauge, Goose River, North Dakota, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Goose River near Portland, where the gauge shows 9.24 ft.
A year ago it stood at 9.84 ft (−0.60 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.98 ft – 9.64 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 9.84 ft−0.60 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.98 ft – 9.64 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 8.95 ft – 12.42 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Goose River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goose River at HillsboroRiver gauge, Goose River | 1.78 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle River at Turtle R State Park near ArvillaRiver gauge, Turtle River | 1.05 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Sheyenne River near CooperstownRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 10.07 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Red River of The North near ThompsonRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 17.09 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 28 mi |
| Sand Hill River at ClimaxRiver gauge, Sand Hill River | 4.29 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 30 mi |
| Red River of The North at HalstadRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 3.82 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 31 mi |
| Sheyenne River at Co Road 20 near KlotenRiver gauge, Sheyenne River | 30.76 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 33 mi |
| Marsh River near ShellyRiver gauge, Marsh River | 3.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Red River of The North at Grand ForksRiver gauge, Red River of The North | 16.48 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Goose River near Portland compare with last year?
It is 0.60 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.84 ft.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Goose River near Portland today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT, the water level was 9.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Goose River near Portland rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Goose River near Portland normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:05065500(Agency page)- Coordinates
47.53778, -97.45306(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 9.24 ft | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Goose River near Portland (usgs:05065500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-dakota/goose-river-near-portland
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer